1. of, relating to, or marked by a caesura (a pause or break in a line of verse)
Usage: literary; used in poetry and prosody

Examples

• The caesural pause in the middle of the line gave the poem a distinctive rhythm.
• Milton's use of caesural breaks creates a sense of dramatic tension in Paradise Lost.
• The caesural structure of the verse allows readers to pause and reflect on each phrase.
• Poets often employ caesural divisions to control the pace of their lines.
• The caesural placement in this sonnet emphasizes the emotional weight of the final words.